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How to Prepare a Historic Racing Mini by CCK Historic with Daniel H. Lackey
RRP: £25.00£24.18Ever since its launch in 1959 the original Mini has been a stalwart of the motor racing scene. Even today, there is a bewildering array of formulae that it can compete in. This book explains how to prepare a historic mini to the original pre-1966... -
The People's Tycoon by Steven Watts
RRP: £17.99£11.89Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780375707254Author Steven WattsFormat PaperbackPage Count 656Imprint Vintage BooksPublisher Random House USA IncWeight(grams) 527gDimensions(mm) 202mm *... -
Leyland's Big Cat Coaches by Howard Berry
RRP: £14.99£9.70From tiny acorns, mighty oaks do grow, and this is certainly true when it comes to the story of Leyland Motors. From humble beginnings building steam lawnmowers in the Lancashire town of Leyland, the company grew to become one of the largest vehicle... -
Spanish Warships in the Age of Sail, 1700-1860: Design, Construction, Careers and Fates by Rif Winfield
RRP: £50.00£37.62This book is the latest contribution to a unique series in a common format documenting in great detail the warships of the major naval powers during the age of sail. To date, four volumes have covered the British Navy, two have been devoted to the French... -
Hants & Dorset: A National Bus Company by Michael Hitchen
RRP: £15.99£10.85As part of the National Bus Company, Hants & Dorset Motor Service once served a large diverse area, stretching from the remote chalk uplands of North Hampshire, across Salisbury Plain through rural East Dorset to the coastal resorts of Swanage, Poole and... -
Silver City Airways: Pioneer of the Skies by Keith J. Dagwell 9780752453620
RRP: £17.99£13.64Silver City Airways rose from obscure beginnings to pioneer and become world famous for its cross-Channel car ferry service. When the only alternative was a slow sea crossing, Silver City became the carrier of choice for business people and the... -
Scottish Steam 1948-1966: The Railway Photographs of Andrew Grant Forsyth by Brian J. Dickson
RRP: £17.99£13.64Andrew Grant Forsyth's photographs show the changing locomotive scene throughout Scotland after the nationalisation of the railways in 1948. Forsyth visited Scotland almost every year, and between 1948 and 1966 he was fortunate to be able to photograph... -
Great Central Railway by Michael A. Vanns 9781473892125
RRP: £19.99£14.28This compelling book centres on the Great Central Railways early history, focusing particularly on its drive to reach London. It follows the subsequent fortunes of the London Extension right up until its closure, and into the preservation era, examining... -
British Luxury Cars of the 1950s and '60s by James Taylor
RRP: £8.99£6.96In the 1950s and 1960s, luxury car buyers, from government ministers to captains of industry, almost invariably bought British. These were stately, dignified, and grand vehicles, with many featuring leather interiors and wood trim. Unfortunately, that... -
The Wear & Derwent Railway by Rob Langham
RRP: £15.99£10.85The Stockton & Darlington Railway Company's takeover of half of the 1834 Stanhope & Tyne route, under the guise of the Wear & Derwent Railway, saw the most interesting period in the history of this part of the line. The route, which ran from the... -
The Unseen Britannic: The Ship in Rare Illustrations by Simon Mills 9780750993777
RRP: £25.00£19.54As the third and largest sister of the famous Olympic-class trio, Britannic is often and unjustly overlooked in comparison to Olympic and Titanic. Launched on the eve of war in February 1914, Britannic would never see service on the White Star Line's... -
Chris Tarrant's Extreme Railway Journeys by Chris Tarrant 9781786062208
RRP: £20.00£9.87Over the last two and a half years, Chris Tarrant has travelled, literally, all around the world filming Extreme Railway Journeys for Channel 5. The hugely successful TV series is already being repeated, and broadcast rights have been, and continue to... -
Honda CBR600F1 (87 -96) by Haynes Publishing
RRP: £34.00£26.48With a Haynes Manual, you can do it yourself, from simple maintenance to full repairs. Every Manual is based on a complete stripdown of the bike. Our authors and technicians work out the best methods to do a job and present this with the home mechanic in... -
Bodywork Repair Manual (Also 1479 by Don Pfiel
RRP: £32.00£24.31Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781850104797Author Haynes PublishingFormat PaperbackPage Count 192Imprint Haynes Manuals IncPublisher Haynes Manuals IncWeight(grams) 321gDimensions(mm)... -
Motorboating Start to Finish: From Beginner to Advanced: the Perfect Guide to Improving Your Motorboating Skills by Barry Pickthall
RRP: £16.99£11.54Motorboating Start to Finish is the perfect book for you if you are new to motorboating and need to learn the basics, or if you are experienced, but wish to broaden your skills and develop your techniques. This easy-to-follow, step-by-step guide takes... -
Western Class Locomotives: A Tribute by Bernard Mills
RRP: £14.99£10.95Unusually for a large class of locomotives, all Western Class locomotives had the same prefix which gave them a unique identity. Redesignated as Class 52 in the early 1970s, they were essentially designed by and for the Western Region, which saw... -
Fiat 500: The History of a Legend from 1936 to the present by Massimo Condolo 9788854417151
RRP: £30.00£24.58A true icon of Italian lifestyle, the 500 was actually supposed to be a niche product, but in just few years, its elegance and affordability made it one of the best-selling cars, with 4 million units manufactured and sold in a 20 years' lifespan. This... -
The MG T-Series: The Sports Cars the World Loved First by Mr. John Nikas
RRP: £15.99£10.85Although not the first sports cars produced by Morris Garages (MG), the MG T-Series set themselves apart, with an impressive radiator flanked by sweeping fenders and sparkling performance. The cars featured an ash-wood body covered in steel, bolted to... -
Bricks and Golfers: The Strabathie Light Railway and Murcar Buggy by A. Gordon Pirie 9780853617655
RRP: £15.95£14.25Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780853617655Author A. Gordon PirieFormat PaperbackPage Count 128Imprint The Oakwood PressPublisher Stenlake Publishing -
MG Y Type Sports Saloon by Neil Cairns
RRP: £15.99£10.85In this book, MG Y Type owner and expert Neil Cairns provides the reader with a detailed history of the development of the MG Y as well as descriptions of the different models - the YA, the YT and the YB. Based on his own twenty-five years' experience of... -
Toton Depot and Yards by Paul Robertson
RRP: £15.99£10.85Toton first saw railway yards built on the site in the 1850s to support the growing need to transport coal from the collieries of the Erewash Valley and, later, the Leen Valley area to towns and industry. Later, growth in wagonload traffic saw British... -
E-Type Jaguar Restoration Manual by David Barzilay
RRP: £40.00£33.78The E-Type Jaguar has been described on countless occasions as one of the most beautiful cars in the world. Over the years it has built a reputation amongst Jaguar enthusiasts and classic car collectors for being the ultimate classic to own. If you are... -
Spirit of the North Yorkshire Moors Railway by Mike Heath 9781906887384
RRP: £4.99£4.34Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781906887384Author Mike HeathFormat HardbackPage Count 64Imprint PiXZ BooksPublisher PiXZ Books -
The North Yorkshire Moors Railway by Colin Alexander
RRP: £15.99£10.85The North Yorkshire Moors Railway is Britain's most popular heritage railway, and runs for 18 miles through the national park of the same name. The journey commences at the market town of Pickering, whose station has a recently restored overall roof. It... -
How to Survive in the Georgian Navy by Bruno Pappalardo
RRP: £9.99£7.11Rigidly organised and harshly disciplined, the Georgian Royal Navy was an orderly and efficient fighting force which played a major role in Great Britain's wars of the 18th and early 19th centuries. This concise book explores what it was like to be a... -
60009 Union of South Africa: Stories from the Support Crew by Michael Mather
RRP: £15.99£10.85The A4 Pacific locomotive No. 60009 Union of South Africa has recently been retired and is destined to go into a museum. Here, this famous loco's support crew share their memories and anecdotes of working to keep it running for the enjoyment of thousands... -
Fairey Rotodyne by David Gibbings 9780752449166
RRP: £16.99£12.94The Fairey Rotodyne was a large British compound helicopter designed and built by the Fairey Aviation Company and intended for commercial and military applications. It was considered to be one of the iconic aviation projects of the 1950s/60s and a bright... -
BR Swindon Type 1 0-6-0 Diesel-Hydraulic Locomotives - Class 14: Their Life in Industry by Sayer, Anthony P 9781399019170
RRP: £30.00£20.95In 1957 the Western Region of BR identified a need for 400 Type 1 diesel locomotives for short-haul freight duties but it was 1964 before the first was introduced. General-purpose Type 1s were being delivered elsewhere but WR management regarded these as... -
Supercar Revolution: The Fastest Cars of All Time by John Lamm
RRP: £32.00£23.89Supercar Revolution charts the evolution of the battle for performance and supremacy among the world's leading marques, including Ferrari, Lamborghini, Bugatti, Porsche, Aston Martin, and Ford GT. If you want to get to know the ins and outs of the... -
Original Honda CB750: The Restorer's Guide to K & F Series 750 SOHC Models, 1968-78 by John Wyatt 9781906133405
RRP: £30.00£21.95The Restorer's Guide to K and F Series 750 sohc Honda motorcycles, 1968-78, by the UK's leading restorer. Offers design and engineering features, comprehensive information on specification differences between models, correct equipment finishes, options... -
Dodge Durango/Dakota: 04-11 by Haynes Publishing 9781563929564
RRP: £36.00£22.19Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781563929564Author Haynes PublishingFormat PaperbackPage Count 304Imprint Haynes Manuals IncPublisher Haynes PublishingWeight(grams) 460gDimensions(mm)... -
British Battleships of World War One by Burt, R A 9781399096577
RRP: £25.00£19.22This superb reference book achieved the status of classic soon after its first publication in 1986; it remains the most popular book on this era of battleship development. It presents, in one superb volume, the complete technical history of British... -
TVR 1946-1982: The Trevor Wilkinson and Martin Lilley Years by Matthew Vale
RRP: £25.00£21.30This fascinating book tells the complete story of the early days of TVR, from Trevor Wilkinson establishing the company in 1946 through to the Martin Lilley years, which came to an end in 1982. The design and development of these classic British sports... -
ERF Lorries by Carl Johnson
RRP: £15.99£10.85ERF Limited was formed in 1933 when Edwin Richard Foden founded the company with his son Dennis. Under the guidance of design engineer Ernest Sherratt, the best components available at the time were assembled to create vehicles that soon earned a... -
Rover P5 & P5B by James Taylor
RRP: £18.99£16.05The Rover P5 was the last great representative of traditional British luxury saloon building, with the emphasis firmly on quality rather than sportiness. Its spaciousness, refinement and wood and leather charm still command a considerable classic car... -
In the Treacle Mine: The Life of a Marine Engineer by J W Richardson 9781849954884
RRP: £16.99£14.10If anyone has ever wondered what happens in the engine room when the Captain on the bridge rings 'Full Ahead' on the telegraph then this book will enlighten the reader. This is a story of one man's life at sea, from his beginnings as a lowly cadet to his... -
Vespa 75 Years: The complete history: Updated edition by Giorgio Sarti
RRP: £49.00£36.94April 1946: the first 15 examples of the Vespa leave the Piaggio factory. This was the beginning of a unique and unrepeatable story, that of a revolutionary two-wheeled vehicle that as well as leaving an indelible trace in the history of transportation,... -
The Essential Buyers Guide Mercedes-Benz W124 All Models 1984 - 1997 by Tobias Zoporowski 9781845848774
RRP: £12.99£8.94A warts and all introduction to owning, driving and maintaining a Mercedes-Benz W124 and a step-by-step guide to evaluating one for purchase. This book includes 100 photos of what to look for and what to avoid, plus a realistic assessment of running and... -
The Essential Buyers Guide Mercedes-Benz Slk R170 Series 1996-2004 by Chris Bass 9781845848088
RRP: £12.99£8.94The first generation 'Sportlich, Leicht und Kurz' - or SLK - was Mercedes-Benz' take on the compact roadster format. Hugely successful from launch, and selling well over 300,000 models, it rapidly became the main competitor to the models of other major... -
London Buses in the 1970s: 1975-1979: From Crisis to Recovery by Jim Blake 9781473887169
RRP: £25.00£18.62Continuing with photographs from Jim Blake's extensive archives, this book examines the second half of the 1970s, when both London Transport and London Country were still struggling to keep services going. This resulted both from being plagued by a...